Parts Suppliers

Mouser -- probably one of the best parts distributors today for analog-electronics manufacturers -- very broad product range, excellent selection of audio connectors, capacitors, potentiometers, knobs and switches. Accepts small hobbyist orders.

Digi-Key -- very wide range of analog and digital ICs, including exotic types. Mostly specialized toward computer and digital electronics. Accepts small hobbyist orders.

Tayda -- limited range but very good prices on many items (esp. connectors, caps, resistors.) Slower shipping sometimes.

Futurlec -- limited range but very good prices on many items. Occasionally very slow shipping. International OK. Check regional sites (.au etc) for different prices on some items.

Small Bear Electronics -- guitar pedal focus but many rare/hard-to-find parts at reasonable prices. Very fast shipping. Very good reputation. International OK.

Dalbani / Nikko Electronics -- massive range, many rare/hard-to-find parts. Good reputation. International OK.

Goldmine -- limited range, OK shipping. International OK.

Synfo / Vintage Planet -- one man shop (Senso) for synth repairs & rare parts. International OK.

Jameco -- hobbyist-specific distributor, has small ranges of parts needed for analog designs but a very wide range of power supplies. Accepts small hobbyist orders.

Allied -- large industrial distributor, not hobbyist-oriented. Prices tend to be much higher than other firms. Best supplier of Perkin-Elmer (now called Excelitas) Vactrols right now.

4 Site Electronics -- good parts supplier. Specializes in effect-pedal parts, also has an excellent selection of analog joysticks.

Mammoth Electronics -- similar to 4site

Deep Surplus -- excellent low-cost audio and computer cables.

Recommended vacuum tube suppliers: USA:
 * Antique Electronic Supply -- the best general dealer for tubes and related parts.
 * Vacuum Tubes Inc -- if Jim doesn't have it, you can't get it anywhere.
 * Radio Electric Supply

Canada:
 * The Tube Store

UK:
 * Billington Export

Belgium:
 * Halfin